Your knees help you move, and they also help you enjoy many activities throughout your life. So what happens if you suffer from knee pain? Your chiropractor can help.
You may be suffering from knee pain due to strain of the tendons, ligaments, muscles, and other structures surrounding your knee joint. Common causes of knee pain include:
Sports injuries
Vehicular accidents
Work-related damage
Overuse injuries
Age-related medical conditions like arthritis
Knee pain can be sharp and come on suddenly. It can also develop gradually, becoming a dull ache. Whatever type of knee pain you have, it can be debilitating, keeping you from staying mobile and active.
For mild knee pain, you can try a few simple home remedies, including:
Icing your knee, to reduce swelling
Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medication
Resting and taking the weight off your knee
Wearing a knee brace, to help support your knee when you walk
For moderate to severe knee pain, you need to visit your chiropractor, who may recommend:
Thermal treatments, including placing ice packs or moist heat on your knee to boost blood flow and aid healing
Manual manipulation, to promote optimal alignment of your musculoskeletal system, to reduce stress on your knee
Exercise and physical therapy to enhance flexibility, strength, and range-of-motion
Therapeutic ultrasound using sound waves to apply energy to your knee to reduce inflammation and swelling
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, commonly known as (TENS) to relieve chronic knee pain
Massage therapy, to increase blood flow, promote healing of damaged tissue, and prevent stiffness
Your chiropractor may also recommend lifestyle and exercise modifications to help prevent and reduce knee pain, so you can live your best life. Your chiropractor can help you get relief from knee pain, and it starts with just a simple phone call. To find out more about the causes and chiropractic treatments for knee pain, call your chiropractor today.
